Martin Site (Fosters Falls, Virginia)

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Martin Site
Nearest cityFosters Falls, Virginia
Area4 acres (1.6 ha)
NRHP reference No.74002152[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 13, 1974

The Martin Site (44WY13) is a prehistoric and historic Native American village site in Wythe County, Virginia. It is located on the banks of the New River near the community of Fosters Falls. The site has clear evidence of occupation during the Late Woodland period, and offers evidence of older occupation. Finds at the site include pottery sherds, stone tools, ceramic and shell trade items, and grave sites.[2]

The site was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.[1]

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References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ Loth, Calder (ed) (1986). The Virginia Landmarks Register. Virginia Department of Historic Resources. p. 494. {{cite book}}: |first= has generic name (help)